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NCAA Eligibility Center and Initial
Eligibility Requirements
General Overview
   NCAA Eligibility Center
   Division III academic eligibility
   requirements
   Division II academic eligibility
   requirements
   Division I academic eligibility
   requirements
   Recruitment Strategies
NCAA Eligibility Center
   Formerly known as the NCAA Initial-Eligibility
   Clearinghouse.
   Responsible for all initial-eligibility
   certifications for prospective student-athletes
   entering Division I and II institutions.
   Initial-eligibility certification includes an
   academic AND amateur certification.
   Determines whether the prospect is eligible for
   practice, competition and athletics aid his/her
   first year of college.
NCAA Eligibility Center
   Registration process
    Any student who wants to participate in
     Division I or II athletics must register with
     the Eligibility Center.
    Students are encouraged to register after
     their junior year in high school.
    There is no deadline to register; however, a
     student must be registered before:
    ○ He/she can make an official visit to a DI or DII
      institution.
    ○ He/she can receive an offer of athletics aid at a
      DI or DII institution.
NCAA Eligibility Center
   Step #1: Students must complete the
   online Student Release Form (SRF).
    Website: www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org
    One-time registration fee
    ○ $50 for domestic students
    ○ $75 for international students
    Fee waiver: Available to students who
    received a waiver of the ACT or SAT fee.
NCAA Eligibility Center
NCAA Eligibility Center
   Step #2: High school must send an official
   transcript directly to the Eligibility Center.
    Transcript should be mailed in a sealed
     envelope marked with the school’s
     information.
    Transcripts cannot be faxed or submitted
     online.
    A student who attends multiple high schools
     must submit an official transcript to the
     Eligibility Center from each high school.
     Transcripts can come directly from each
     school or from the high school from which
     the student is graduating.
NCAA Eligibility Center
   Step #3: Test scores (ACT, SAT) must be
   sent directly to the Eligibility Center
   from the testing agency.
    Test scores on official high school transcript
     will not be accepted.
    Eligibility Center code is 9999.
NCAA Eligibility Center
   Step #4: Complete the online
   amateurism questionnaire.
    Students must request final certification
     during senior year (Apr. 1 for fall
     enrollees).
    Effective Aug. 1, 2010: Student must
     complete the amateurism certification
     questionnaire before he/she may receive
     a written offer of athletically related
     financial aid.
NCAA Eligibility Center
   Step #5: Upon graduation, students
   must have a final official high school
   transcript sent to the Eligibility Center.
    Transcript must show graduation date.
    Again, your High School must submit your
    transcript directly to the Eligibility Center.
NCAA Eligibility Center
                 Contact Information
   NCAA Eligibility Center
   PO Box 7136
   Indianapolis, IN 46207-7136

   Website: www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

   Customer Service Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
   Monday-Friday
   U.S. Callers (Toll-Free): 877.262.1492
   International Callers (Toll-Free): 317.223.0700
   Fax Number: 317.968.5100
Division III Academic
Eligibility Requirements
Divisions III Academic Eligibility
Requirements
      Division III certification status
       Division III does not use the NCAA Eligibility
       Center. Students should contact the Division III
       College or University regarding its policies on
       admission, financial aid, practice and
       competition.
Division II Academic
Eligibility Requirements
Division II Academic Eligibility
Requirements
 Division II academic eligibility requirements
   Graduate from high school
   Complete 14 core courses
   Earn a minimum 2.00 GPA in core courses
   Earn a minimum 820 SAT or 68 ACT
 Division II certification status
   Qualifier vs. Partial Qualifier vs. Nonqualifier
   Early academic certification
Division II Academic Eligibility
Requirements
 #1: Graduate from high                 3 years of English
     school.                       2 years of Math (Algebra I or
 #2: Complete 14 core courses.                higher)
     All core courses must be     2 years of Natural or Physical
     completed before full-time    Science (including 1 year of
     enrollment may be used           lab if offered by H.S.)
     by the Eligibility Center.   2 extra years of English, Math,
 #3: Earn a 2.00 GPA in core         Natural/Physical Science
     courses.                        2 years of Social Science
 #4: Earn a combined SAT
     score of 820 or ACT sum          3 years of additional
     score of 68. There is no     coursework from any category
     sliding scale in DII.         above or Foreign Language,
                                    non-doctrinal Religion or
                                           Philosophy
Division II Academic Eligibility
Requirements
 Beginning August 1, 2013            3 years of English
 the core course                2 years of Math (Algebra I or
 requirement will increase                 higher)
 from 14 to 16.               2 years of Natural or Physical
                             Science (including 1 year of lab if
                                       offered by h.s.)
                              3 extra years of English, Math,
                                 Natural/Physical Science
                                  2 years of Social Science

                              4 years of additional coursework
                             from any category above or foreign
                             language, non-doctrinal religion or
                                         philosophy
Division II Academic Eligibility
Requirements
  Division II certification status
   QUALIFIER
    ○ Meets the academic requirements (high school
      graduation, 14 core courses, GPA, test score).
    ○ Can practice, compete and receive athletics aid
      during first year of college.
    ○ Has four seasons of eligibility, provided student
      maintains eligibility from year to year.
Division II Academic Eligibility
Requirements
  Division II certification status
   PARTIAL QUALIFIER
    ○ Does not meet all the academic requirements, but
     has graduated from high school AND meets one of
     the following:
       Combined SAT score of 820 or ACT sum score of 68;
        OR
       Completion of 14 core courses with a core course
        2.00 GPA.
    ○ Can practice and receive athletics aid during first
      year of enrollment. Cannot compete during first
      year.
    ○ Has four seasons of eligibility remaining, provided
      student maintains eligibility from year to year.
Division II Academic Eligibility
Requirements
      Division II certification status
       NON-QUALIFIER
        ○ Does not graduate from high school, or, if the
          student graduated and is missing both the core
          courses GPA or minimum number of core courses
          and the required ACT or SAT scores.
        ○ Cannot practice, compete or receive athletics aid
          during the first year of enrollment. Student can
          receive need-based financial aid.
        ○ Has four seasons of eligibility remaining, provided
          student maintains eligibility from year to year.
Division II Academic Eligibility
Requirements
 Division II certification status
  Early Academic Certification
   ○ A student will be certified as a qualifier,
    provided he/she has achieved the following
    academic criteria:
      Earned a minimum combined score on the SAT of
       1000 or a minimum sum score on the ACT of 85; and
      Earned a core-course 3.00 GPA or higher in a
       minimum of 12 core courses upon completion of 6
       semesters. The 12 core courses must include the
       following: 3 English, 2 math, 2 natural/physical
       science and 5 additional courses.
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    Division I academic eligibility
    requirements
     Graduate from high school
     Complete 16 core courses
     Earn a minimum GPA in the 16 core
      courses
      ○ Calculating core course GPA
     Earn a minimum SAT and/or ACT score
    Division I certification status
     Qualifier vs. Non-qualifier
     Early academic certification
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    #1: Graduate from high school
     A student must graduate from high school no
      later than the high school graduation date of
      his/her ninth grade class.
     If the student graduates in eight semesters,
      he/she may use up to one core course
      completed in the year after graduation
      (summer or academic year) to meet eligibility
      requirements.
     ○ The student may complete the course at a
       location other than the high school from which
       he/she graduated.
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
  #2: Complete 16 core               4 years of English
    courses                     3 years of Math (Algebra I or
     Only courses                         higher)
       completed in grades     2 years of Natural or Physical
       9-12 will count.       Science (including 1 year of lab
     High school’s list of    science if offered by the H.S.)
       approved core          1 extra year of English, Math or
       courses (48H) is          Natural/Physical Science
       available on the
                                 2 years of Social Science
       Eligibility Center’s
       website.               4 years of additional coursework
                                 from any category above or
                              Foreign Language, non-doctrinal
                                    Religion or Philosophy
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements
     High school’s list of approved core courses (48H)
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    #3: Earn a minimum GPA in the 16 core
    courses
    Calculating core course GPA
     Only the best grades will be used.
     Credit is based on high school’s grading
     system:
     ○ 1 quarter = 0.25 units
     ○ 1 trimester = 0.33 units
     ○ 1 semester = 0.50 units
     ○ 1 year = 1.0 unit
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    Calculating core course GPA
     The following values (quality points) are assigned
     to each letter grade:
      ○ A = 4 points
      ○ B = 3 points
      ○ C = 2 points
      ○ D = 1 point
     Plus and minus grades are not used when
      calculating GPA. [“B” and “B+” are each worth 3
      quality points.]
     Numeric grades will be changed to a letter grade.
     If a high school normally weights honors or
      advanced courses, the high school must notify
      the Eligibility Center of such weighting.
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    Calculating core course GPA
     To obtain a student’s core course GPA:
     ○ List the courses, grades and credits on eligibility
       worksheet. Only include courses on the high school’s
       list of approved core courses.
     ○ Determine the quality points for each course.
     ○ Multiply the quality points for the grade by the
       amount of credit earned.
     ○ Divide the total number of quality points for ALL
       core courses by the total number of the core course
       units completed.
Course Title   Grade    Points x   Units   Quality   Course Title   Grade       Points x   Units   Quality
                                           Pts                                                     Pts
English                                              Additional Courses (4.0)
(4.0))
                                                     World          C           2          1.0     2
Eng. 9         A        4          1.0     4         History
Eng. 10        B        3          1.0     3         Spanish 1      A           4          1.0     4
Eng. 11        A        4          1.0     4         Spanish 2      B           3          1.0     3
Eng. 12        A        4          1.0     4         Physics        B           3          1.0     3
                        Total      4.0     15.0                                 Total      4.0     12.0
Math (3.0)                                                                      Subtotal   16.0    50
Algebra        B        3          1.0     3
Geometry       C        2          1.0     2
                                                                 To calculate the core-course
Algebra 2      B        3          1.0     3
                                                                 GPA, divide the total number of
                        Total      3.0     8.0
                                                                 quality points by the total
Natural/Physical Science (2.0)
                                                                 number of units completed.
Biology        A        4          1.0     4
Chemistry      B        3          1.0     3
                                                                 Example:
                        Total      2.0     7.0
                                                                 Core courses: 16
English/Math/Natural/Physical Science
(1.0)                                                            Quality points: 50
Speech         C        2          1.0     2
                        Total      1.0     2.0                   GPA = 50 QP/16 core courses =
Social Science (2.0)                                             3.125 GPA
US History     B        3          1.0     3
Government     A        4          0.5     2
Economics      C        2          0.5     1
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    #4: Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum
    score that matches the core course GPA
    and test score sliding scale
     Students must achieve the required test
      score (based on a sliding scale) Before full-
      time collegiate enrollment.
     The required SAT or ACT score must be
      achieved under national testing conditions
      on a national testing date. A state
      administered ACT may be used to meet the
      test score requirement.
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    Test scores are calculated by adding up
    each sub score.
     ACT: Math, Science, English, Reading
     SAT: Math, Verbal/Critical Reading
     The writing component of the ACT and SAT
     will not be used to determine a student’s
     initial eligibility certification.
     ○ Note: Collegiate institutions may or may not
       require the writing component. Students are
       encouraged to take the writing portion of the
       ACT/SAT.
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
  Tests may be taken more than one time.
  If a student takes either test more than once,
  the Eligibility Center will use the best sub
  score from each test to meet the minimum
  test score requirement.

                 Math      Critical   Total Score
                           Reading
 SAT (10/6/07)   350         470         820

 SAT (12/1/07)   420         440         860
  Scores Used    420         470         890
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    ACT and SAT score requirements
     ALL SAT and ACT scores must be reported to
      the Eligibility Center directly from the testing
      agency.
     Test scores will not be accepted if reported to
      the Eligibility Center on a high school
      transcript.
     Eligibility Center Code: 9999
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
  National Testing Dates
     SAT                         ACT
  October 9, 2010             September 11, 2010
  November 11, 2010           October 23, 2010
  December 4, 2010            December 11, 2010
  January 22, 2011            February 12, 2011
  March 12, 2011              April 9, 2011
  May 7, 2011                 June 11, 2011
  June 4, 2011
       sat.collegeboard.com       www.actstudent.org
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    Division I Core GPA and Test Score Sliding
    Scale GPA
        Core            SAT          ACT
     3.550 & above      400           37
         3.525          410           38
         3.500          420           39
         3.475          430           40
          ---           ---           ---
         2.025         1000           85
         2.000         1010           86
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    Division I certification status
     QUALIFIER
      ○ Meets the academic requirements (high school
        graduation, 16 core courses, GPA/test score
        requirement).
      ○ May practice, compete and receive athletics aid
        first year of college.
      ○ Has four seasons of eligibility, provided student
        maintains eligibility year to year.
      ○ Example: Student completed 16 core courses
        with a core GPA of 2.900 and a SAT score of 675.
         [2.900 GPA = SAT 660 or ACT 54]
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    Division I certification status
     NON-QUALIFIER
      ○ Does not meet one or more of the academic
        requirements (high school graduation, 16 core
        courses, GPA/test score requirement).
      ○ May not practice, compete or receive athletics
        aid first year of college (student may receive
        need-based financial aid).
      ○ Has three seasons of eligibility remaining. May
        earn a fourth season provided student meets
        NCAA progress toward degree requirements.
      ○ Example: Student completed 16 core courses
        with a 2.725 GPA and ACT score of 56. [2.725
        GPA = SAT 730 or ACT 59]
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    Division I certification status
     NON-QUALIFIER
     ○ A non-qualifier has two options regarding
       Division I eligibility:
       #1: Serve a year in residency at the DI
        institution (no athletics aid, practice or
        competition). Eligible for athletics aid, practice
        and competition second year of enrollment,
        provided student meets institutional,
        conference and NCAA academic requirements.
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    Division I certification status
     NON-QUALIFIER
       #2: Enroll in a two-year college. To be immediately
        eligible for athletics aid, practice and competition
        upon transfer to a DI institution, student must
        earn AA degree, complete 48/72 hours of
        transferable degree credit with a 2.00 GPA and
        complete a minimum of 3 semester/4 quarters
        (summers excluded) at the two-year college.
         - Effective August 1, 2009: 2-4 transfers must
           complete 6 sem/8 qtr hours of transferable
           English credit and 3 sem/4 qtr hours of
           transferable Math credit.
Division I Academic
Eligibility Requirements
   Division I certification status
    Early Academic Certification
     ○ A student will be certified as a qualifier,
       provided he/she has achieved the
       following academic criteria:
        Earned a minimum combined score on the SAT
         of 1000 or a minimum sum score on the ACT of
         85; and
        Earned a core-course 3.00 GPA or higher in a
         minimum of 13 core courses upon completion
         of 6 semesters. The 13 core courses must
         include the following: 3 English, 2 Math, 2
         Natural or Physical Science and 6 additional
         courses.
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    Students with education impacting
    disabilities
     A student with a disability must meet the same
      academic requirements (e.g., high school graduation,
      core course, test score) as all other students.
     A student must graduate from high school no later
      than the high school graduation date of his/her ninth
      grade class.
     If the student graduates in eight semesters, he/she
      may use up to three core course completed in the year
      after graduation (summer or academic year) to meet
      eligibility requirements.
      ○ The student may complete the course at a location
         other than the high school from which he/she
         graduated.
Division I Academic Eligibility
Requirements
    Students with education impacting
    disabilities
     A student with a disability may receive the following
      accommodations:
      ○ Use courses for students with disabilities that are
        designated on the high school’s list of approved core
        courses.
      ○ Use approved core courses taken before the student
        enrolls in college (including courses taken the summer
        after high school graduation).
      ○ Take a nonstandard ACT/SAT on a date other than a
        national testing date.
Summary – Eligibility
   All students planning to participate in Division
   I or II athletics as a freshman must register
   with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
   Students must receive both an academic AND
   amateurism certification.
   Division I: High school graduation, 16 core
   courses, core GPA/test score sliding scale.
   Division II: High school graduation, 14 core
   courses, 2.00 core GPA, 820 SAT or 68 ACT
   Division III: Students are not certified by
   Eligibility Center.
NCAA Recruiting – Division III
Division III Recruiting
 No limitations on the number of telephone
 calls beginning with PSA’s freshman year
 No limitations on printed recruiting materials
 Off-campus contact can occur after
 conclusion of the PSA’s junior year
 Official visits can be made after the PSA’s
 first day of classes in senior year
NCAA Recruiting – Division II
Division II Recruiting
 Rules are the same for all sports
 Recruiting materials may be sent via regular or
 electronic mail beginning September 1 of PSA’s
 junior year
 Off-campus contact can be made starting June 15
 after PSA’s junior year (no more than 3 off-campus
 contacts per PSA)
 Telephone calls can be made once per week
 starting June 15 prior to PSA’s senior year
 Official visits can be made after the PSA’s first day
 of classes in senior year
NCAA Recruiting – Division I
Division I Recruiting
   When, how often, and through what
   methods prospective student-athletes can
   be contacted depends on the sport
   Prospective student-athletes (PSA) cannot
   be called, texted, or e-mailed until after
   their sophomore year in high school
    For sports other than men’s basketball and
    men’s and women’s ice hockey, phone calls
    cannot be placed until after the PSA’s junior
    year
Division I Recruiting
                  Campus Visits
   Unofficial Visits
    PSA receives no expenses (meals, travel,
     lodging) from the university
    No limit on the number of unofficial visits
   Official Visits
    University pays some or all of PSA’s expenses
     relating to the visit
    PSA limited to one official visit per institution and
     a total of 5 official visits to Division I schools
Student Athlete’s
High School Four-Year Plan
Freshman Year
    Talk to your counselor about classes

    Establish good study habits

    Attend sport camps

    Start to think about classes and subjects you like

    Work with your coach on continuous improvements
Student Athlete’s
High School Four-Year Plan
Sophomore Year
Keep your grades up

Talk with your coach about ability and ambitions

Make preliminary inquiries about colleges that interest
you

Take the PLAN Test

Start to visit schools while you are at tournaments
Student Athlete’s
High School Four-Year Plan
Junior Year
Keep up your grades.

Talk with your coach about a realistic assessment of which college
level you can play.

Take the PSAT and ACT.

Log on to the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Start looking at colleges. Think about what you want in a college.

Think about what you want to study.

Attend a “College Night”
Student Athlete’s
High School Four-Year Plan
Senior Year
    Attend schools “College Night”.

    Narrow your college choices down.

    Visit Schools.

    First semester – apply to colleges through the their Office of
    Admissions.

    Take the ACT/SAT again if needed.

    Make your list of extra-curricular activities.

    Pay attention to deadlines.

    January- File your FAFSA (Preferred deadline – March 1st).
Helpful Information
  Eligibility Center website:
  www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org
  NCAA website: www.ncaa.org
   Guide for the College-Bound
    Student-Athlete (Spanish version
    is also available)
   Transfer Guide for Divisions
    I/II/III
Contact Information
  Ryan P. Downey – Assistant Director of
  Admissions
  Phone: (618) 650-2679
  E-mail: rydowne@siue.edu

  Katie Zingg – Lead Compliance Specialist
  Phone: (618) 650-5475
  E-mail: kzingg@siue.edu
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D25 NCAA Eligibility Center and the Student-Athlete

  • 1. National Collegiate Athletics Association NCAA Eligibility Center and Initial Eligibility Requirements
  • 2. General Overview NCAA Eligibility Center Division III academic eligibility requirements Division II academic eligibility requirements Division I academic eligibility requirements Recruitment Strategies
  • 3. NCAA Eligibility Center Formerly known as the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Responsible for all initial-eligibility certifications for prospective student-athletes entering Division I and II institutions. Initial-eligibility certification includes an academic AND amateur certification. Determines whether the prospect is eligible for practice, competition and athletics aid his/her first year of college.
  • 4. NCAA Eligibility Center Registration process  Any student who wants to participate in Division I or II athletics must register with the Eligibility Center.  Students are encouraged to register after their junior year in high school.  There is no deadline to register; however, a student must be registered before: ○ He/she can make an official visit to a DI or DII institution. ○ He/she can receive an offer of athletics aid at a DI or DII institution.
  • 5. NCAA Eligibility Center Step #1: Students must complete the online Student Release Form (SRF).  Website: www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org  One-time registration fee ○ $50 for domestic students ○ $75 for international students  Fee waiver: Available to students who received a waiver of the ACT or SAT fee.
  • 7. NCAA Eligibility Center Step #2: High school must send an official transcript directly to the Eligibility Center.  Transcript should be mailed in a sealed envelope marked with the school’s information.  Transcripts cannot be faxed or submitted online.  A student who attends multiple high schools must submit an official transcript to the Eligibility Center from each high school. Transcripts can come directly from each school or from the high school from which the student is graduating.
  • 8. NCAA Eligibility Center Step #3: Test scores (ACT, SAT) must be sent directly to the Eligibility Center from the testing agency.  Test scores on official high school transcript will not be accepted.  Eligibility Center code is 9999.
  • 9. NCAA Eligibility Center Step #4: Complete the online amateurism questionnaire.  Students must request final certification during senior year (Apr. 1 for fall enrollees).  Effective Aug. 1, 2010: Student must complete the amateurism certification questionnaire before he/she may receive a written offer of athletically related financial aid.
  • 10. NCAA Eligibility Center Step #5: Upon graduation, students must have a final official high school transcript sent to the Eligibility Center.  Transcript must show graduation date.  Again, your High School must submit your transcript directly to the Eligibility Center.
  • 11. NCAA Eligibility Center Contact Information NCAA Eligibility Center PO Box 7136 Indianapolis, IN 46207-7136 Website: www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org Customer Service Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday-Friday U.S. Callers (Toll-Free): 877.262.1492 International Callers (Toll-Free): 317.223.0700 Fax Number: 317.968.5100
  • 13. Divisions III Academic Eligibility Requirements Division III certification status  Division III does not use the NCAA Eligibility Center. Students should contact the Division III College or University regarding its policies on admission, financial aid, practice and competition.
  • 15. Division II Academic Eligibility Requirements Division II academic eligibility requirements  Graduate from high school  Complete 14 core courses  Earn a minimum 2.00 GPA in core courses  Earn a minimum 820 SAT or 68 ACT Division II certification status  Qualifier vs. Partial Qualifier vs. Nonqualifier  Early academic certification
  • 16. Division II Academic Eligibility Requirements #1: Graduate from high 3 years of English school. 2 years of Math (Algebra I or #2: Complete 14 core courses. higher) All core courses must be 2 years of Natural or Physical completed before full-time Science (including 1 year of enrollment may be used lab if offered by H.S.) by the Eligibility Center. 2 extra years of English, Math, #3: Earn a 2.00 GPA in core Natural/Physical Science courses. 2 years of Social Science #4: Earn a combined SAT score of 820 or ACT sum 3 years of additional score of 68. There is no coursework from any category sliding scale in DII. above or Foreign Language, non-doctrinal Religion or Philosophy
  • 17. Division II Academic Eligibility Requirements Beginning August 1, 2013 3 years of English the core course 2 years of Math (Algebra I or requirement will increase higher) from 14 to 16. 2 years of Natural or Physical Science (including 1 year of lab if offered by h.s.) 3 extra years of English, Math, Natural/Physical Science 2 years of Social Science 4 years of additional coursework from any category above or foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy
  • 18. Division II Academic Eligibility Requirements Division II certification status  QUALIFIER ○ Meets the academic requirements (high school graduation, 14 core courses, GPA, test score). ○ Can practice, compete and receive athletics aid during first year of college. ○ Has four seasons of eligibility, provided student maintains eligibility from year to year.
  • 19. Division II Academic Eligibility Requirements Division II certification status  PARTIAL QUALIFIER ○ Does not meet all the academic requirements, but has graduated from high school AND meets one of the following:  Combined SAT score of 820 or ACT sum score of 68; OR  Completion of 14 core courses with a core course 2.00 GPA. ○ Can practice and receive athletics aid during first year of enrollment. Cannot compete during first year. ○ Has four seasons of eligibility remaining, provided student maintains eligibility from year to year.
  • 20. Division II Academic Eligibility Requirements Division II certification status  NON-QUALIFIER ○ Does not graduate from high school, or, if the student graduated and is missing both the core courses GPA or minimum number of core courses and the required ACT or SAT scores. ○ Cannot practice, compete or receive athletics aid during the first year of enrollment. Student can receive need-based financial aid. ○ Has four seasons of eligibility remaining, provided student maintains eligibility from year to year.
  • 21. Division II Academic Eligibility Requirements Division II certification status  Early Academic Certification ○ A student will be certified as a qualifier, provided he/she has achieved the following academic criteria:  Earned a minimum combined score on the SAT of 1000 or a minimum sum score on the ACT of 85; and  Earned a core-course 3.00 GPA or higher in a minimum of 12 core courses upon completion of 6 semesters. The 12 core courses must include the following: 3 English, 2 math, 2 natural/physical science and 5 additional courses.
  • 22. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements
  • 23. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Division I academic eligibility requirements  Graduate from high school  Complete 16 core courses  Earn a minimum GPA in the 16 core courses ○ Calculating core course GPA  Earn a minimum SAT and/or ACT score Division I certification status  Qualifier vs. Non-qualifier  Early academic certification
  • 24. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements #1: Graduate from high school  A student must graduate from high school no later than the high school graduation date of his/her ninth grade class.  If the student graduates in eight semesters, he/she may use up to one core course completed in the year after graduation (summer or academic year) to meet eligibility requirements. ○ The student may complete the course at a location other than the high school from which he/she graduated.
  • 25. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements #2: Complete 16 core 4 years of English courses 3 years of Math (Algebra I or  Only courses higher) completed in grades 2 years of Natural or Physical 9-12 will count. Science (including 1 year of lab  High school’s list of science if offered by the H.S.) approved core 1 extra year of English, Math or courses (48H) is Natural/Physical Science available on the 2 years of Social Science Eligibility Center’s website. 4 years of additional coursework from any category above or Foreign Language, non-doctrinal Religion or Philosophy
  • 26. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements  High school’s list of approved core courses (48H)
  • 27. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements #3: Earn a minimum GPA in the 16 core courses Calculating core course GPA  Only the best grades will be used.  Credit is based on high school’s grading system: ○ 1 quarter = 0.25 units ○ 1 trimester = 0.33 units ○ 1 semester = 0.50 units ○ 1 year = 1.0 unit
  • 28. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Calculating core course GPA  The following values (quality points) are assigned to each letter grade: ○ A = 4 points ○ B = 3 points ○ C = 2 points ○ D = 1 point  Plus and minus grades are not used when calculating GPA. [“B” and “B+” are each worth 3 quality points.]  Numeric grades will be changed to a letter grade.  If a high school normally weights honors or advanced courses, the high school must notify the Eligibility Center of such weighting.
  • 29. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Calculating core course GPA  To obtain a student’s core course GPA: ○ List the courses, grades and credits on eligibility worksheet. Only include courses on the high school’s list of approved core courses. ○ Determine the quality points for each course. ○ Multiply the quality points for the grade by the amount of credit earned. ○ Divide the total number of quality points for ALL core courses by the total number of the core course units completed.
  • 30. Course Title Grade Points x Units Quality Course Title Grade Points x Units Quality Pts Pts English Additional Courses (4.0) (4.0)) World C 2 1.0 2 Eng. 9 A 4 1.0 4 History Eng. 10 B 3 1.0 3 Spanish 1 A 4 1.0 4 Eng. 11 A 4 1.0 4 Spanish 2 B 3 1.0 3 Eng. 12 A 4 1.0 4 Physics B 3 1.0 3 Total 4.0 15.0 Total 4.0 12.0 Math (3.0) Subtotal 16.0 50 Algebra B 3 1.0 3 Geometry C 2 1.0 2 To calculate the core-course Algebra 2 B 3 1.0 3 GPA, divide the total number of Total 3.0 8.0 quality points by the total Natural/Physical Science (2.0) number of units completed. Biology A 4 1.0 4 Chemistry B 3 1.0 3 Example: Total 2.0 7.0 Core courses: 16 English/Math/Natural/Physical Science (1.0) Quality points: 50 Speech C 2 1.0 2 Total 1.0 2.0 GPA = 50 QP/16 core courses = Social Science (2.0) 3.125 GPA US History B 3 1.0 3 Government A 4 0.5 2 Economics C 2 0.5 1
  • 31. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements #4: Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches the core course GPA and test score sliding scale  Students must achieve the required test score (based on a sliding scale) Before full- time collegiate enrollment.  The required SAT or ACT score must be achieved under national testing conditions on a national testing date. A state administered ACT may be used to meet the test score requirement.
  • 32. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Test scores are calculated by adding up each sub score.  ACT: Math, Science, English, Reading  SAT: Math, Verbal/Critical Reading  The writing component of the ACT and SAT will not be used to determine a student’s initial eligibility certification. ○ Note: Collegiate institutions may or may not require the writing component. Students are encouraged to take the writing portion of the ACT/SAT.
  • 33. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Tests may be taken more than one time. If a student takes either test more than once, the Eligibility Center will use the best sub score from each test to meet the minimum test score requirement. Math Critical Total Score Reading SAT (10/6/07) 350 470 820 SAT (12/1/07) 420 440 860 Scores Used 420 470 890
  • 34. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements ACT and SAT score requirements  ALL SAT and ACT scores must be reported to the Eligibility Center directly from the testing agency.  Test scores will not be accepted if reported to the Eligibility Center on a high school transcript.  Eligibility Center Code: 9999
  • 35. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements National Testing Dates SAT ACT October 9, 2010 September 11, 2010 November 11, 2010 October 23, 2010 December 4, 2010 December 11, 2010 January 22, 2011 February 12, 2011 March 12, 2011 April 9, 2011 May 7, 2011 June 11, 2011 June 4, 2011 sat.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org
  • 36. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Division I Core GPA and Test Score Sliding Scale GPA Core SAT ACT 3.550 & above 400 37 3.525 410 38 3.500 420 39 3.475 430 40 --- --- --- 2.025 1000 85 2.000 1010 86
  • 37. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Division I certification status  QUALIFIER ○ Meets the academic requirements (high school graduation, 16 core courses, GPA/test score requirement). ○ May practice, compete and receive athletics aid first year of college. ○ Has four seasons of eligibility, provided student maintains eligibility year to year. ○ Example: Student completed 16 core courses with a core GPA of 2.900 and a SAT score of 675. [2.900 GPA = SAT 660 or ACT 54]
  • 38. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Division I certification status  NON-QUALIFIER ○ Does not meet one or more of the academic requirements (high school graduation, 16 core courses, GPA/test score requirement). ○ May not practice, compete or receive athletics aid first year of college (student may receive need-based financial aid). ○ Has three seasons of eligibility remaining. May earn a fourth season provided student meets NCAA progress toward degree requirements. ○ Example: Student completed 16 core courses with a 2.725 GPA and ACT score of 56. [2.725 GPA = SAT 730 or ACT 59]
  • 39. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Division I certification status  NON-QUALIFIER ○ A non-qualifier has two options regarding Division I eligibility: #1: Serve a year in residency at the DI institution (no athletics aid, practice or competition). Eligible for athletics aid, practice and competition second year of enrollment, provided student meets institutional, conference and NCAA academic requirements.
  • 40. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Division I certification status  NON-QUALIFIER #2: Enroll in a two-year college. To be immediately eligible for athletics aid, practice and competition upon transfer to a DI institution, student must earn AA degree, complete 48/72 hours of transferable degree credit with a 2.00 GPA and complete a minimum of 3 semester/4 quarters (summers excluded) at the two-year college. - Effective August 1, 2009: 2-4 transfers must complete 6 sem/8 qtr hours of transferable English credit and 3 sem/4 qtr hours of transferable Math credit.
  • 41. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Division I certification status  Early Academic Certification ○ A student will be certified as a qualifier, provided he/she has achieved the following academic criteria:  Earned a minimum combined score on the SAT of 1000 or a minimum sum score on the ACT of 85; and  Earned a core-course 3.00 GPA or higher in a minimum of 13 core courses upon completion of 6 semesters. The 13 core courses must include the following: 3 English, 2 Math, 2 Natural or Physical Science and 6 additional courses.
  • 42. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Students with education impacting disabilities  A student with a disability must meet the same academic requirements (e.g., high school graduation, core course, test score) as all other students.  A student must graduate from high school no later than the high school graduation date of his/her ninth grade class.  If the student graduates in eight semesters, he/she may use up to three core course completed in the year after graduation (summer or academic year) to meet eligibility requirements. ○ The student may complete the course at a location other than the high school from which he/she graduated.
  • 43. Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements Students with education impacting disabilities  A student with a disability may receive the following accommodations: ○ Use courses for students with disabilities that are designated on the high school’s list of approved core courses. ○ Use approved core courses taken before the student enrolls in college (including courses taken the summer after high school graduation). ○ Take a nonstandard ACT/SAT on a date other than a national testing date.
  • 44. Summary – Eligibility All students planning to participate in Division I or II athletics as a freshman must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Students must receive both an academic AND amateurism certification. Division I: High school graduation, 16 core courses, core GPA/test score sliding scale. Division II: High school graduation, 14 core courses, 2.00 core GPA, 820 SAT or 68 ACT Division III: Students are not certified by Eligibility Center.
  • 45. NCAA Recruiting – Division III
  • 46. Division III Recruiting No limitations on the number of telephone calls beginning with PSA’s freshman year No limitations on printed recruiting materials Off-campus contact can occur after conclusion of the PSA’s junior year Official visits can be made after the PSA’s first day of classes in senior year
  • 47. NCAA Recruiting – Division II
  • 48. Division II Recruiting Rules are the same for all sports Recruiting materials may be sent via regular or electronic mail beginning September 1 of PSA’s junior year Off-campus contact can be made starting June 15 after PSA’s junior year (no more than 3 off-campus contacts per PSA) Telephone calls can be made once per week starting June 15 prior to PSA’s senior year Official visits can be made after the PSA’s first day of classes in senior year
  • 49. NCAA Recruiting – Division I
  • 50. Division I Recruiting When, how often, and through what methods prospective student-athletes can be contacted depends on the sport Prospective student-athletes (PSA) cannot be called, texted, or e-mailed until after their sophomore year in high school  For sports other than men’s basketball and men’s and women’s ice hockey, phone calls cannot be placed until after the PSA’s junior year
  • 51. Division I Recruiting Campus Visits Unofficial Visits  PSA receives no expenses (meals, travel, lodging) from the university  No limit on the number of unofficial visits Official Visits  University pays some or all of PSA’s expenses relating to the visit  PSA limited to one official visit per institution and a total of 5 official visits to Division I schools
  • 52. Student Athlete’s High School Four-Year Plan Freshman Year Talk to your counselor about classes Establish good study habits Attend sport camps Start to think about classes and subjects you like Work with your coach on continuous improvements
  • 53. Student Athlete’s High School Four-Year Plan Sophomore Year Keep your grades up Talk with your coach about ability and ambitions Make preliminary inquiries about colleges that interest you Take the PLAN Test Start to visit schools while you are at tournaments
  • 54. Student Athlete’s High School Four-Year Plan Junior Year Keep up your grades. Talk with your coach about a realistic assessment of which college level you can play. Take the PSAT and ACT. Log on to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Start looking at colleges. Think about what you want in a college. Think about what you want to study. Attend a “College Night”
  • 55. Student Athlete’s High School Four-Year Plan Senior Year Attend schools “College Night”. Narrow your college choices down. Visit Schools. First semester – apply to colleges through the their Office of Admissions. Take the ACT/SAT again if needed. Make your list of extra-curricular activities. Pay attention to deadlines. January- File your FAFSA (Preferred deadline – March 1st).
  • 56. Helpful Information Eligibility Center website: www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org NCAA website: www.ncaa.org  Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete (Spanish version is also available)  Transfer Guide for Divisions I/II/III
  • 57. Contact Information Ryan P. Downey – Assistant Director of Admissions Phone: (618) 650-2679 E-mail: rydowne@siue.edu Katie Zingg – Lead Compliance Specialist Phone: (618) 650-5475 E-mail: kzingg@siue.edu